Subject to the provisions of this Act it shall be the duty of each panchayat to make in

the area within its jurisdiction, and so far as the fund at its disposal will allow, reasonable provisions, in regard to all or any of the matters specified in Schedule I. 100. (1) A panchayat may with the previous sanction of the district panchayat, incur expenditure on education or medical relief outside its jurisdiction if its finances permit.

1. (2) A panchayat may also make provision for carrying out in the areas within the limits of its jurisdiction any other work or measure which is likely to promote,—
   • (a) the health, safety, comfort or convenience,
   • (b) social, economic or cultural well being, and
   • (c) education including secondary education of the inhabitants of the areas. 1. These words were added by Guj. 15 of 2015, s.19(1). 2. This Explanation was inserted, ibid., s.19(2). Panchayat to place before gram sabha statement of accounts, etc. and duties of gram sabha. Modification or cancellation of resolutions. Questions to be decided by majority of votes. Procedure in respect of meeting. Invitees of meetings of Panchayat. Administrative powers of Panchayats. Other functions of Panchayat.

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1. (3) A panchayat may, by resolution passed at its meeting and supported by two thirds of the whole number of members make provision for any public reception, ceremony or entertainment in the area within its jurisdiction or may make contribution towards an annual gathering or such other gathering of panchayats in the district or the State or towards the fund of any institution which is established with the object of promoting the spirit of community, self-help and mutual aid among village folk and suggesting ways and means for the efficient administration of panchayats and which is recognised by the State Government: Provided that except with the previous sanction of the panchayat to which it is subordinate under section 6, the panchayat shall not incur expenditure exceeding

1[five thousand rupees] on any such reception, ceremoney, entertainment or

gathering.

1. (4) If in respect of any land it comes to the notice of a panchayat that on account of the neglect of the occupant or superior holder thereof or dispute between him and his tenant, the cultivation of the land has seriously suffered the panchayat may bring such fact to the notice of the competent authority.
2. (5) A panchayat shall, in regard to the measures for the amelioration of the

condition of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and other backword classes, and in

particular, in the removal of untouchability, carry out the directions or orders given or

be lawful for the State Government to withhold the payment to the panchayat of all or any of the grants payable under Chapter XI after the panchayat has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

1. (6) A pachayat shall perform such other duties and functions as are entrusted to it by or under any other law for the time being in force.
2. (7) It shall be lawful for a panchayat to render financial or other assistance to any person for carrying on in the village panchayat any activity which is related to any of the matters specified in Schedule I. 101. (1) A village panchayat may compromise in respect of any suit instituted by or against it or in respect of any claim or demand arising out of any contract entered into by it under this Act, for such sum of money or other compensation as it shall deem sufficient: Provided that if any sanction in the making of any contract is required by this Act, the like previous sanction shall be obtained for compromising any claim or demand arising out of such contract.
3. (2) The panchayat may give compensation out of its fund to any person sustaining any damage by reason of the exercise of any of the powers vested in it and its officers and servants under this Act.